The recorded heritage of Willem Mengelberg and its aesthetic relevance
Golescu, Samir
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Title
The recorded heritage of Willem Mengelberg and its aesthetic relevance
Author(s)
Golescu, Samir
Issue Date
2014-05-30T17:20:24Z
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Kinderman, William A.
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Kinderman, William A.
Committee Member(s)
Hobson, Ian
Lupu, Sherban
Syer, Katherine R.
Department of Study
Music
Discipline
Music
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
A.Mus.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Willem Mengelberg
Abstract
This dissertation explores the art and interpretative aesthetics of the Dutch conductor Willem Mengelberg (1871-1951), as preserved in his sound recordings and, subsidiarily, in his writings. Emphasis is given to issues pertaining to 19th century performance practice, as well as to historical connections between Mengelberg and compositional/interpretative trends in Europe at the time. Mengelberg’s impact on musical life in Amsterdam, New York, and beyond will be considered. The relevance of Mengelberg’s recordings is assessed from both a documentary and aesthetic point of view. The quasi-entirety of Mengelberg’s rich body of recordings has been consulted, yet a few dozens of them have been chosen for an in-depth study meant to illuminate both their historical context and their contemporary relevance.
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